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Ronald Reagan History
Ronald Reagan History
1974 - Ronald and Nancy Reagan purchased "Tip Top Ranch." They rechristened it "Rancho del Cielo," which translates as the "Ranch in the Heavens". Reagan used the ranch as his presidential retreat while in office.
1979 - Ronald Reagan announced his candidacy for president.
1981 - President Reagan was presented with a pretition signed by 160 members of Congress that urged the appointment of a Presidential Commission to review the problem of drunk driving.
1981 - In Houston, TX, President Reagan attended the "Salute to a Stronger American" Dinner.
1983 - President Reagan visited the De-Militarized Zone seperating North and South Korea.
1984 - President Reagan and the First Lady hosted a State Dinner for the Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg.
1985 - President Reagan met with leaders from the Red Cross.
1986 - U.S. President Ronald Reagan publicly acknowledged that the U.S. had sent "defensive weapons and spare parts" to Iran. He denied that the shipments were sent to free hostages, but that they had been sent to improve relations.
1987 - President Reagan presented winners of the 1985 and 1986 Young Americans Medals for Bravery and Service.
| He (George Washington) personified a people who knew it was not enough to depend on their own courage and goodness; they must also seek help from God, their Father and Preserver. - President Reagan, December 24, 1983 |
